Gaylord softball team drops season opener at home

April 19, 2011

HT - Jim Ryan

GAYLORD — The Gaylord softball team opened up the season with a home doubleheader loss to Rogers City. The games were very different by nature, with the Blue Devils playing well in a 5-2 loss in game one and struggling in a 14-0 defeat in the nightcap.

“The girls played very well in the first game,” said coach Josh Workman. “We just made some small little mistakes that hurt us.”

The game was tied 1-1 until the fourth, when the Hurons built a one-run lead. Rogers City tacked on three runs in the sixth to put it away.

Freshman Ally Sobeck pitched well, especially in tough striking out five. Sapphire Krist was Gaylord’s top hitter, drilling three hits, including a double.

The dropping temperature seemed to get to the Blue Devils in the nightcap. Lauren Mead saw her first varsity action in the pitcher’s circle and did a good job, despite the score.

“We didn’t get a whole lot of hits,” Workman said. “Our bats really didn’t come alive. But we have something to build off of and we know we can be competitive.”